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Last week, an industrial hygienist inspected the machine to make sure it met state standards. One valve needs to be replaced before the machine can operate.

But Brunswick is not the only county that did not pass inspection.

New Hanover and Bladen counties both failed inspections by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Both counties have voluntarily agreed to stop using their chambers until they meet state standards.

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We have been following the installation of a refurbished gas chamber at the Brunswick County Animal Shelter.

Last week, an industrial hygienist inspected the machine to make sure it met state standards.

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FAYETTEVILLE — The father of a dead North Carolina girl isn’t second-guessing his decision to let 5-year-old Shaniya Davis live with the mother accused of prostituting her.

Bradley Lockhart said on NBC’s “Today” show Tuesday that he last saw Shaniya in early October as he left for an out-of-state work assignment. The girl moved in with 25-year-old AntoinetteDavis about a week later.

Lockhart says he regrets how the decision turned out, but thought he was making the right choice at the time. He says he doesn’t think he missed any signs that Shaniya would be at risk.

Davis was charged last week with human trafficking and child abuse by prostitution of her daughter.

Mario McNeill is charged with murder, rape and kidnapping.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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The father of a dead North Carolina girl isn’t second-guessing his decision to let 5-year-old Shaniya Davis live with the mother accused of prostituting her.